by kalaiselvan | Apr 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
What is Valmiki Jayanti? Sage Valmiki is regarded as the first poet of Sanskrit literature. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Valmiki Jayanti. It is celebrated on Ashwin Purnima as per the Hindu lunar calendar, which corresponds to the month of October. His works...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 11, 2019 | Festivals
What is Hariyali Teej? Hariyali Teej is a Monsoon Festival, celebrated in the states of Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana by married women. It is celebrated during the month of Shravan (August – September). The word Hariyali means Green....
by kalaiselvan | Apr 11, 2019 | Festivals
What is Chaitra Navratri Pooja? Navaratri is a festival which is celebrated with pomp and glory in India. The word Nava means Nine, and Ratri means Night, which literally means ‘nine-nights’ and is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by Hindus. Vasanta...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 10, 2019 | Festivals
What is Anant Chaturdashi? Lord Ganesha is an important God in the Hindu Pantheon. His significance has been enumerated across various texts and he is the prime deity to be worshipped before starting anything new. Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated to commemorate the...
by kalaiselvan | Apr 6, 2019 | Festivals
Ratha Saptami – Honoring the Sun God Ratha Saptami is a famous festival that is observed on the ‘Saptami’ (7th day) during the bright fortnight of the Moon (Shukla Paksha) of the month of ‘Magha’ in the Hindu calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, it falls between the...
